ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe (2026): I tested the budget models - here's my pick - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Amazon's new Kindle Scribe foregoes the front light for a more affordable $429: pitting it against the ReMarkable Paper Pure. Article updated on June 17, 2026, 11:01 am EDT Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Amazon’s Kindle Scribe from 2024 was one of our favorite e-readers when it came out, earning the Editor’s Choice award for its fantastic writing experience. But it’s not the newest Kindle Scribe on the block. The third-gen Kindle Scribe improves on its predecessor with a larger screen and more features. The new models are a little pricey, however: $629 for the flagship Colorsoft with a color display and front light, or $499 for the base black-and-white Kindle Scribe. Also: Kindle Scribe vs. ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I’m not writing off Amazon’s E Ink tablet just yet Sensing customers’ desire for a more affordable tablet, Amazon released the Kindle Scribe (2026